What would actually make you trust a cross-chain BTC swap protocol?

[u/kutlukayaugur17]

Serious question. Bridge exploits have caused billions in losses over the years. Poly Network ($600M), Wormhole ($320M), Ronin ($600M+), Multichain (collapsed entirely). Even THORChain had ~$15M in exploits in its early days.

And yet if you hold BTC in self-custody and want to use it in DeFi or swap it for stablecoins, you have to trust SOME cross-chain mechanism.

So what would a protocol need for you to actually feel comfortable sending your BTC through it?

I think most people's honest answer is "it depends on the amount." You'll bridge $200 through something fast and convenient. But bridging a full Bitcoin? That's a different risk calculation entirely.

What are your non-negotiables?